After the split of North Carolina and Tennessee, the Dillard family found themselves on the Tennessee side of the state line. With their true loyalties to the state of North […]
At the end of the Civil War, there were no roads to Highlands. There were few settlers on the Plateau, and the area was devoted largely to Native American hunting […]
Walk into the home of someone that has lived on the Plateau all of their lives and I can guarantee you’ll find a beautiful handmade quilt. Chances are, the quilt […]
Later this year, a coffee-table type book will be published by the Cashiers Historical Society titled “Faces & Places of Cashiers Valley.” Scores of folks, headed by Millie Lathan, have […]
While Highlands is a botanical wonderland, bursting with buds, blooms, and colors that defy description, there is an occasional bug in the beauty. Three decades before World War II, an […]
The art of weaving is not new. Every culture throughout history has given their unique spin to the ancient art. The same can be said for Appalachian weaving. Textile […]
While treating my growling stomach to a cheer-me-up lunch at a favorite cafe, I checked my cell phone to satisfy another hunger: a longing for a plateful of good news. […]
I n 1889, the Cullowhee Academy was founded in Jackson County with Robert Lee Madison as the school’s head. By 1891 the school’s name had changed to Cullowhee High School, […]
Cashiers Historical Society celebrated their season with the Preservation in Motion Award Ceremony on October 12, hosted by Camp Merrie-Woode. This celebration recognized all the achievements of local people and […]
The Highlander is so intrinsically knitted into our mountain culture, it’s hard to imagine a time when residents didn’t have it. The newspaper’s first edition appeared August 7, 1885. Richard […]
